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Melanie Hersey, project organiser, said: “Most people are touched by cancer in some way in their lives. It’s quite nice for young people to get involved as well. It makes them feel there’s something they can do.

"I was really impressed. It must have taken a long time. The committee have been organising it since last June.

"She's a credit to the Guides to have done all that work."

Melanie, who lives off Histon Road in Cambridge, said the care packages make a real difference to people going through cancer.

"You go into the hospital and sometimes it's quite a long time if you're having a long session [of treatment]. It's a nice distraction, the bag contains things like ear phones and puzzle books.

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"People say it's like a surprise and the items have been really useful. It's really taken off. When I agreed to do it, I said I could commit to about 10 bags, just thinking it would be a one off project.

"People keep donating time and objects and money, it's just grown and grown."